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    Is this a rooster?

    Just wish full thinking. It is the one in the front left and top pic. The other day I found 4 eggs from the four of them so no such luck. They give really nice eggs and have gone broody a lot so I was just hopeful.
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    Is this a rooster?

    I feel stupid asking this question, but is there a simple way to tell if I have a rooster? I have four red phoenix mixes that I was given as a gift. They are about a year old and I consistently get 3 eggs a day. One of them has a larger comb than the others. I see no other signs, just hopeful...
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    Free ranging pros and cons?

    If you plan to free range you MUST be prepared to lose a bird one in a while. It may never happen but it does happen you must e OK with that. I have lost one chicken to our family dog. Our rooster had a run in with the same dog and has never been the same. After getting the dog away I actually...
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    No grain diet?

    Interesting video. Not entirely grain free. Any thoughts on this. http://www.permaculture.co.uk/videos/growing-chickens-feeding-compost-not-grain
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    How long is safe for a Broody to sit?

    Last month I had two broody Hens (Red Phoenix cross). I set 4 RIR eggs under each. It is now day 24. Hen #1 hatched one chick that died, hen#2 hatched one chick today. I candled the other eggs and threw out all but one questionable egg from Hen#1. She is still broody and it is unlikely that her...
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    surprise day old - what to feed.

    Update: Thank you all for the replies. Sorry to say she will not be getting a friend. She has been doing well on her own and I have two broody hens due in 10 days so I hope I can put her in with them after they hatch. With the Easter weekend all stores were closed. For the first day I fed her...
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    surprise day old - what to feed.

    So today we were given a single day old chicken that had escaped from the truck while loading the barn. It could be up to a week old. We were given it because we had chickens and would know what to do. All of my chickens are at least a year old and I have no food. I don't suppose it would be a...
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    When to switch feeds.

    When I ran out of grower feed at around 5 or 6 months I switched my new chicks over to layer pellets. I figured it wouldn't be long and I didn't want to be stuck feeding laying birds grower mash. Now my RIR, phonex and buff chickens are about 7 or 8 months and no eggs. I am no expert but they...
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    Safe to eat?

    Good to know. When the time comes I will enjoy. I guess the only thing that could pass to the muscle or eggs would be a bit of chemical or colour additive. Certainly the actual fiberglass (or styrophoam) couldn't pass.
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    Safe to eat?

    I just moved them to their new permanent coop with no fiberglass. Found them roosting on the window sill 8ft up with no real steps to get there so I would say they are fine. As for the meat that will be at least a year, I am keeping them for eggs. Hope I can crack the eggs with all the...
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    Safe to eat?

    I was given 6 chickens which are now about 6 months old. Since these chickens were smaller than my laying hens I decided to keep them apart. It turns out that my isolation coop is not exactly secure and the chickens keep flying over the top of the door. I finally gave up and let them just have...
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    Official BYC Poll: How Many Chickens Do You Have + How Many Chickens On BYC?

    A trio of RIR a trio of barred rock and six baby chicks,.. nope already four months old. 3+3+6=12 until the new roosters are big enough.
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    Swollen breast

    She seems to be fine now, although lonely I am sure. She is eating and has the energy to jump to a three foot perch. I have her isolated. Now what about reintroducing her to the flock? I can keep her here forever but is loneliness a going to be a problem?
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    Swollen breast

    Thank you, I turned her upside down and did get her to throw up a very runny milk like substance. she seems to be doing better. I will keep that up for a few days. Some sites say add cider vinegar (or garlic) to their water. others say not to. any thoughts?
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    Swollen breast

    How large can a chickens crop get. I have a 16 month old chicken with a very large breast, almost the size of a softball. It is very soft, almost like it is full of water. I don't see a scratch for infection but she is missing feathers on her breast. she is very lethargic and was crouched in a...
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